2019-03-01
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Men are Funnier Than Women
October 28, 2011At least that's what psychologists say--but only just barely and mostly to other men. The oft-repeated stereotype is than women can't tell a joke properly, but psychologist Laura Mickes says, "The differences we find between men's and women's ability to... continued
We Need a Caveman Candidate
October 27, 2011When it comes to voter preference, the issues count. But some may pull the handle for a more primal reason: Physical fitness and stature against an opponent. Possibly hailing from our caveman instincts to ensure survival, two researchers suggest that... continued
A New Cancer Medicine Fights Fat
October 27, 2011Sometimes cures are discovered by accident, as when one medicine not only helps cure the disease it was designed for, but turns out to cure another condition as well. The hair restoring drug Rogaine was one of these--when it was... continued
High Altitudes Produce Bigger Brains
October 27, 2011New research shows that The higher up in latitude you live, the bigger your brain AND eyeballs will be. But does this mean that people who live in these regions are better thinkers? Relatively few innovations have come from people living... continued
Can You Trust Your Boss?
October 26, 2011When you start a new job, your boss may be more likely to trust YOU than you are to trust him (or her). But if he's like most CEOs these days, one thing you CAN trust him to do is... continued
Why Your Flu Shot May Not Work
October 26, 2011It's time to get your flu shot! But it may not be as effective if you're overweight. A new study provides evidence explaining a phenomenon that was noticed for the first time during the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak: that obesity... continued
Need a Space Station? Lasso an Asteroid
October 26, 2011A group of scientists want to capture a near-earth asteroid and bring it closer to Earth, so we can use it as a platform for future space missions. This is not some wild future speculation: We already have the technology... continued
Why You’re Really a Racist
October 26, 2011Everyone’s a little bit racist, but it may not be your fault. A research team thinks our culture may be partially to blame. And another team of researchers has found that the perception of race can be altered by cues... continued
Fruit to the Rescue!
October 25, 2011Bananas may help cure kids' asthma. Blueberries build better brains. And dried plums builds better bones. Could there be better reasons to start eating fruit? Going bananas may help kids breathe easier (too bad they may not be with us... continued
Depression: You Can Have a Relapse (Just like an Addict)
October 25, 2011Alcoholics and drug addicts are familiar with the problem of relapse--in fact, it's a regular part of many of their lives until they finally get "clean." Now researchers say that patients who use anti-depressants are much more likely to suffer... continued